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You can’t sunbathe nude when neighbours look down onto your patio or backyard. They can watch every move you make, and you don’t want to see them, either. Your neighbour’s rotting camper or junk cars might not suit your garden style.

When it comes to painting rooms, grey is red-hot. Benjamin Moore carries more than 150 shades of grey, and Sherwin-Williams says that of their top 50 colours for interiors, 30 are greys.

Typically ignored in decor, white is often not considered a colour. But used purposefully, white can be one of the most powerful and useful colours in your decorating toolbox.

Avid home cooks often want to outfit their kitchens with the kind of high-end appliances and gear used by professional chefs. There’s that aspirational notion that somehow having the right equipment will lead to better food.

The school year runs just the opposite of the growing season, making it difficult for educators to teach kids how to garden.

Dear Tony: I am a realtor in Vancouver and have helped many owners buy and sell condos over the years. One of the chronic problems we encounter is the issue over alterations, specifically balcony enclosures or sun rooms on townhouses.

Dear Helen: A young camellia plant in my garden had a few dozen buds on it for the first time this year. They became plump, then dropped off. Why? How can I prevent a repetition of this disappointment? A.B.

Holistic remodel of a rambler showcases family’s artwork and creates beautifully integrated cohesion

We don’t question the feeling of well-being that comes with taking a walk in the woods or sitting in the garden under a tree. It’s instinctive.

A frequently used secret weapon of interior designers and home stagers, mirrors can help to trick the eye in a way that can be esthetically pleasing to improve a room. Small spaces can especially be helped through the creative placement of mirrors.